Chondrosarcoma of the maxilla: panoramic radiographic and computed tomographic with multiplanar reconstruction findings

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 1998 Mar;27(2):113-6. doi: 10.1038/sj/dmfr/4600325.

Abstract

Chondrosarcomas are extremely rare tumors of which approximately 10% are found in the maxillofacial region. In this report, we present the imaging findings of a maxillary chondrosarcoma on a panoramic radiograph of the jaws and computed tomography with multiplanar reconstructions. We recommend the latter as an excellent way to image evolving or suspected lesions of the maxilla, particularly for surgical treatment planning.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods